But it’s not just Wubben-Moy’s defending that has caught the eye. Her role in possession has also been noteworthy, especially in the absence of Williamson.
There would normally be a lot of impetus on the Lionesses’ captain to showcase her ability on the ball and break the lines either with her passing or dribbling. While she has been absent, though, Wubben-Moy has been happy to step up and take some of that responsibility.
“I actually had a conversation with Renee a few months ago and I said, ‘I think I play best when I have responsibility, when I have a task, when I have a requirement to give more than just for myself’,” Wubben-Moy explained recently. “The way I see my role in this team is I think to lead, lead in actions, lead in conversation, lead in collaboration.
“I feel fortunate to be one of the leaders on the pitch with Kim as well and Leah and Steph and Alessia Russo. I view myself very much a puzzle piece in that. I don’t think I’d be able to play so much on the ball if I didn’t have the support of the full-backs to support the goalkeeper and our midfield. I think I view my role as a puzzle piece and a piece that I’m very gladly part of this Arsenal puzzle. That puzzle is then for our opposition to try to solve.”
